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    Thai Turkey Soup

    Published: Nov 23, 2018 / Updated: Nov 21, 2021 / 99 Comments

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    This creamy coconut curry Thai turkey soup recipe is incredibly flavorful and easy to make. The tastiest way to use up leftover turkey or chicken!

    two bowls of easy Thai turkey soup with noodles and a coconut milk broth

    I hope those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving had a good one. If you roasted a turkey, chances are you now have some leftovers.

    This Thai coconut turkey soup is the perfect thing to ease you out of your turkey coma. It's warm and cozy but also fresh and fairly light. That's what I love about Thai food... the creamy coconut milk, fresh herbs, and vibrant flavors. Such a good combo.

    close-up of easy leftover turkey soup with a red curry coconut milk broth and rice noodles in a bowl

    Play with the flavor!

    • This soup is flavorful but not what I'd call spicy. If you do want to make this soup spicier, add some grated ginger, sriracha, and/or chili paste.
    • Not feeling some of the fresh herbs? Don't include them all.
    • Are you a salt fiend like me? Add a splash of soy sauce.
    • Serve the soup with lime wedges.
    • Taste and adjust until you think it tastes perfect.

    If you like Thai-inspired recipes, you may also like my easy Thai shrimp curry, this 20 minute Thai chicken curry soup or my Thai green curry soup with vermicelli.

    bowl of Thai creamy leftover turkey soup with noodles next to two lime slices

    Naturally, this soup works well for Thanksgiving leftovers, but it could also be made on another occasion where you have leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken. Or just cook a turkey breast if you want something a little different. I've done that before.

    More leftover turkey recipes to try:

    • Quick and Easy Turkey Noodle Soup
    • Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup
    • Easy Creamy Leftover Turkey Pasta Recipe
    • Creamy Turkey Soup Recipe
    • Leftover Turkey Chili

    two white bowls of creamy Thai turkey soup next to lime slices

    I hope you'll give this leftover turkey soup a try! Questions? Ask me in the comments below.

    Easy leftover turkey soup with a red curry coconut milk broth and rice noodles. So healthy and delicious!

    Thai Turkey Soup

    This creamy coconut curry Thai turkey soup recipe is incredibly flavorful and easy to make. The tastiest way to use up leftover turkey or chicken!
    4.88 from 31 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Thai
    Servings 4
    Calories 321 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups water
    • Juice of 1/2 lime
    • 2 cups cooked turkey
    • 7 ounces rice noodles see note
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped
    • 1 (13.5 fluid ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
    • Scallions chopped, to taste
    • Lime wedges for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Chop the onion, red pepper, basil, cilantro, and scallions.
    • Sauté the onion in the olive oil in a large soup pot for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
    • Add the garlic and curry paste and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Stir in the chicken broth, water, lime juice, turkey, rice noodles, and red pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the coconut milk, and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Stir in the basil, cilantro, and scallions.

    Notes

    • Serves 4-6.
    • Want to make this spicier? Add some grated ginger, sriracha, and/or chili paste.
    • If you want this to be saltier, try a bit of soy sauce or just adding some regular salt.
    • I used half a package of Thai Kitchen stir fry rice noodles (not the super thin ones) for this soup. You could add the whole package, but keep in mind it'll soak up the soup broth faster, so you may need to add more broth, especially if you reheat it.
    • I used Thai Kitchen red curry paste and coconut milk. I recommend their coconut milk because it's not too watery unlike some other brands I've tried.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 937mgPotassium: 602mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1144IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Thai turkey soup
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. TJ says

      January 17, 2022 at 4:16 PM

      5 stars
      Turned out pretty well, but definitely needs Sambal, and added fish sauce to get the Thai red curry flavor in full

      Reply
    2. Meridith Woods says

      December 27, 2021 at 4:09 PM

      1 star
      The most flavorless Thai soup ever.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 27, 2021 at 9:57 PM

        This recipe is very highly rated, so I am not sure what went wrong? Can you perhaps elaborate on your comment?

        Reply
    3. Sue says

      December 10, 2021 at 6:49 AM

      5 stars
      Oops, forgot to add that I used a whole can of Maesri red curry paste! It is much hotter/spicier than Thai kitchen brand (which is aromatic but really lacking in the flavor department, I think). Maesri curry pastes are available in some Asian grocery stores, but always on Am*z*on, of course.

      Reply
    4. Sue says

      December 10, 2021 at 6:46 AM

      5 stars
      This is a GREAT recipe!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!
      I changed it to include:
      8 oz of rice sticks (they are sold in pkgs of 8 or 16 oz, so it makes better sense)
      7 cups of NO SALT chicken broth (the noodles really soaked it up)
      2 cans of coconut milk (1 full/1 reduced fat),
      1 box frozen chopped spinach
      2 tbs each fish sauce (it ain't Thai without it!) and low-sodium soy sauce
      4 cups cooked turkey
      Chopped peanuts
      Be sure to add the chili garlic paste and ginger. So much flavor there!
      The person who suggested peanut butter is a GENIUS!! 1 tsp per bowl should do it.
      This soup, with the changes, was an absolute delight for my fam. We love our Thai dishes hot and spicy!

      Reply
    5. layla says

      December 1, 2021 at 7:25 PM

      5 stars
      Made this recipe with leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Super easy & delicious.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 1, 2021 at 9:10 PM

        Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Julia says

      December 1, 2021 at 6:15 PM

      5 stars
      Wow I’m so impressed by how this recipe was able to totally redeem my incredibly UNappetizing and suuuuper dry turkey. I had a lot of the ingredients on hand and made similar substitutions for a couple things. So good!! This is definitely a keeper! Will definitely use it with roasted chicken as well. Yum! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 1, 2021 at 6:55 PM

        I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it, Julia!! Thanks for your review!! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Pam says

      November 29, 2021 at 7:34 PM

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! What a fantastic soup and a great way to use up leftover turkey! My husband and I loved this soup! I made the recipe as written but ended up using the whole 4 oz jar of curry paste to bump up the heat and curry flavor. This is a recipe I will be making many times in the future! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 29, 2021 at 9:05 PM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Pam!! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    8. Tom says

      November 29, 2021 at 3:11 PM

      Hi Natasha can you make this out of green carry sauce?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 29, 2021 at 3:12 PM

        Hi! I don't see why not. I think it would be delicious! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Patty says

      November 29, 2021 at 11:53 AM

      5 stars
      This was a quick and delicious recipe to pull together after the Thanksgiving Holiday. I like my dishes a little spicier, so added some chili oil as well as sriracha. I'm sure some freshly sliced jalapeno would also be wonderful as a topping! Thank you Natasha for this amazing little gem to use the last of my Turkey leftovers!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 29, 2021 at 12:35 PM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! 🙂 You're very welcome, Patty!

        Reply
    10. Nancy Dixon says

      November 28, 2021 at 6:52 PM

      5 stars
      Made it! So good. I used healthy noodles to make it even more low carb. I will be making this again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 28, 2021 at 9:36 PM

        Excellent!! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Terri says

      November 28, 2021 at 4:49 PM

      5 stars
      OH MY GOODNESS!! I want another turkey dinner just so I can make this soup!! Added a couple carrots and a little cauliflower. SO SO GOOD!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 28, 2021 at 5:02 PM

        Yay!! I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Terri! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Emily says

      November 28, 2021 at 12:54 PM

      Made as written except I used generic store brand Thai curry paste. 3 T of it made this SUPER spicy. Just fyi for others while shopping. Otherwise enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 28, 2021 at 1:31 PM

        I think that curry paste must vary a lot by brand. The kind I used isn't very spicy at all, and I am not great with spice. That's good to know, thanks for mentioning!

        Reply
    13. Barb says

      November 26, 2021 at 4:59 PM

      5 stars
      Absolutely LOVED♥️❣️
      Didn’t have a red pepper - tried with thick sliced carrots (so they’d stay crunchy) also threw in a handful of frozen peas and some fresh ginger (per your suggestion).

      Thanks AGAIN for another great recipe.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 26, 2021 at 5:50 PM

        Fantastic!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂 You're very welcome, Barb!

        Reply
    14. Meryl Smith says

      November 26, 2021 at 12:38 PM

      Have you experimented with beef?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 26, 2021 at 5:50 PM

        I haven't, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

        Reply
    15. Brooke says

      October 17, 2021 at 11:05 AM

      How can I make this into an instant pot recipe?!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 17, 2021 at 11:09 AM

        Hi! I haven't tested it in the IP. I am concerned that pressure cooking already cooked turkey will make it very dry and unappetizing and that the noodles will turn to mush. It's probably just easiest to do this on the stove, to be honest.

        Reply
    16. Fan says

      June 5, 2021 at 7:30 AM

      5 stars
      10/10, I make it about once every two weeks

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 5, 2021 at 10:46 AM

        I'm thrilled to hear that! Thank you!

        Reply
    17. Lorraine Jones says

      April 12, 2021 at 1:32 PM

      5 stars
      This soup is to die for !!! Both my husband, son and myself crave it so I make it lots, thanks for a perfect recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 12, 2021 at 2:41 PM

        That's so wonderful to hear!! Thank you for taking the time to review the recipe! 😀

        Reply
    18. Allison Muldoon says

      March 13, 2021 at 2:50 PM

      5 stars
      I never comment on recipes but have to tell you this is one of my favorite soups of all time!! I add sliced mushrooms but otherwise don’t change a thing. I’ve made it dozens of times so it’s past due I said thanks for sharing!! 😀

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 14, 2021 at 10:52 AM

        Thank you!! Appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment (it really helps us bloggers us). And I am so glad the soup is a regular for you... love hearing that. 🙂

        Reply
    19. Kim p. says

      February 22, 2021 at 11:17 AM

      5 stars
      I could only find the really fine rice noodle. I’ve made the soup but have not added the noodles! I’ve actually made this to freeze and give away! Can I just break some of the noodles off and add to each bowl before freezing, or should I just give them the soup and tell them to add noodles? I don’t want to wreck it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 22, 2021 at 11:52 AM

        Hi! I would add in the noodles just prior to serving (like give them the noodles to add themselves maybe).

        Reply
    20. Patricia says

      January 7, 2021 at 7:27 PM

      5 stars
      This was so good though I lowered the red curry paste to 2 tablespoons and didn't have red bell pepper or cilantro. Still it was very flavorful and a change from the usual leftover turkey recipes. Thank you so much for a very original yet simple and quick recipe.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 7, 2021 at 8:14 PM

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂 You're welcome!

        Reply
    21. Trish Ball says

      January 2, 2021 at 12:37 PM

      5 stars
      This was fantastic and such a nice change for Christmas turkey left overs. It was such a hit amongst my moms’ group, and so continued innovation has occurred and I hear told it’s great with shrimp, mushrooms and even a bit of lemongrass. So happy to have been introduced to you and your site. Happy New Year, stay safe

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 2, 2021 at 3:06 PM

        Great!! That makes me so happy haha. Happy New Year, Trish! XO

        Reply
    22. Therese Liston says

      December 31, 2020 at 11:10 AM

      Can leftover soup be frozen?
      Thanks
      The soup was a big hit by the way

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 31, 2020 at 3:48 PM

        Yes! So glad you liked it.

        Reply
    23. Audrey says

      December 4, 2020 at 3:16 PM

      My family and I are very happy with this meal! I was a little nervous about so much curry paste, but it tastes great. Very easy to make. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 5, 2020 at 9:36 AM

        I'm so happy it was a hit!

        Reply
    24. Marie says

      December 4, 2020 at 3:02 PM

      5 stars
      Love this recipe as does everyone in my family. This year I am putting in jars, freezing and giving in baskets filled with fresh bread and a few jars of various hot sauces, limes with a note to enjoy during this busy time. Well maybe not as busy as prior years, but a treat to enjoy nevertheless!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 5, 2020 at 9:36 AM

        What a sweet gesture!!

        Reply
    25. Meghan says

      December 4, 2020 at 10:24 AM

      Any suggestions on how to alter the recipe if I only have raw turkey breasts & drumsticks?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 4, 2020 at 10:33 AM

        Yup, you can just cook it right in the soup. I would add the meat in at step 4 but not add the noodles until the last 10 minutes or so of cooking (like the recipe suggests). It really depends on the size of the pieces/if you cut them up or not (you may want to since they may be quite large) so I don't want to suggest a cooking time in case it's way off. Just make sure the turkey is on its way to being cooked thru prior to adding noodles (by the end it should be kinda falling off the bone, but using a meat thermometer will tell you if it's 165F). I also think adding another cup or two of broth is a good idea since it'll take longer to cook that turkey.

        Reply
    26. Margy says

      November 30, 2020 at 9:22 PM

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe. I have made a few variations and used shrimp instead of turkey. There are so many options for this!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2020 at 10:35 PM

        Yes! Good idea. So happy you liked it!

        Reply
    27. Kim says

      November 30, 2020 at 4:52 PM

      I never write reviews but felt compelled bc this is incredible! Added more of the curry paste (didn't have a specific one that said Thai but it was still good), as well as broccoli and peas for more veggies. Soooo good- thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2020 at 10:39 PM

        Aww thank you!

        Reply
    28. Jody Mahr says

      November 30, 2020 at 2:15 PM

      5 stars
      A delicious and savory way to use leftover turkey. I didn't have basil. Instead I used a Thai Basil Pesto that I made with the last of the Thai basil in my garden. Worked perfectly. Perhaps next time I might add some bean sprouts on top. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2020 at 10:40 PM

        I'm so glad you were able to tweak it. Love that you used homemade pesto.

        Reply
    29. Bridgid K says

      November 29, 2020 at 8:31 PM

      5 stars
      This was delicious! It was a perfect way to use up a bunch of turkey— end it brought much needed, bright flavors post-Thanksgiving. I added more peppers, more lime, ginger, and a bit more chili paste. I’m excited to have more for lunch tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2020 at 9:35 AM

        I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    30. Laura Schreiber says

      November 29, 2020 at 5:17 PM

      5 stars
      What a delicious use of leftovers! My hubby and kids were suspicious at first, then gobbled it up!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 29, 2020 at 5:33 PM

        Wonderful!!

        Reply
    31. Sarah says

      November 29, 2020 at 12:51 PM

      What can be used as a substitute for coconut milk? I want to make this recipe however I am allergic to coconut.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 29, 2020 at 2:35 PM

        Hmmm honestly it's kinda what makes the soup what it is. I'm not sure there is a sub that'll taste similar with the Thai flavors. Maybe try a splash of heavy cream?

        Reply
      • Tasha says

        November 29, 2020 at 5:11 PM

        You could try cashew cream or almond milk. My mom is Thai and doesn’t use the most of the coconut milk because it’s very fatty and the flavors are pretty much the same with almond milk. It’s a little thinner. Coconut milk is really high in saturated fat

        Reply
    32. Kim says

      June 25, 2020 at 1:18 PM

      5 stars
      Made this last night for dinner, the kids loved it, not too spicy. I ate the small bowl of leftovers for lunch and it was even better the next day so don’t be afraid to make a larger pot.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 25, 2020 at 1:29 PM

        Yay that's great!! Thanks for letting me know, Kim! XO

        Reply
    33. Aly Foster says

      April 8, 2020 at 10:50 PM

      5 stars
      We celebrated [...] with a giant 25 lb roast turkey for four of us. Leftovers galore.
      This was delicious!!! A very different take on typical leftover dishes. Loved it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 9, 2020 at 9:52 AM

        Haha I like your style! So glad the leftovers were yummy too! (I edited your comment because bloggers are being told not to use buzzwords associated with current events because it may impact search engine rankings).

        Reply
    34. Adele says

      April 3, 2020 at 6:09 PM

      This recipe was super yummy! I was lacking a lot of ingredients... thanks [...] (no lime juice... so I used lemon juice, no fresh basil or cilantro, no rice noodles so I use cooked up some fettuccine noodles and added them) and just added some carrots & broccoli as I had no red peppers. The flavor of the soup was so good and what a great way to use up leftover turkey. Will definitely be adding to my soup repertoire and plan to make it again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 4, 2020 at 8:24 AM

        Hi Adele! I'm so glad that you were able to adapt it based on what you could get. Thanks for leaving me a comment! (I edited your comment because bloggers have been told not to use buzzwords associated with the current events because it may affect our search rankings, so I am erring on the side of caution)

        Reply
    35. Sarah says

      March 21, 2020 at 11:08 AM

      5 stars
      This is SO yummy! I added zucchini, sweet potatoes, and carrots to bulk it up a bit! LOVED IT! I also used lite coconut milk, still turned out amazing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 21, 2020 at 5:46 PM

        I'm so glad to hear that!

        Reply
      • Sarah says

        March 29, 2020 at 10:00 PM

        Hello, when did you add in the sweet potatoes and zucchini and how long did they take to cook? Thanks

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          March 29, 2020 at 10:03 PM

          Not sure if she will see your comment, but if you chop everything fairly small, you could just add them in when you're cooking the onions. Perhaps give it another 5-10 minute or so on top of the indicated recipe time prior to adding in the noodles.

          Reply
    36. LInda says

      December 28, 2019 at 8:02 AM

      5 stars
      Excellent soup recipe - one can do a lot with it!
      My son likes more robust soups so I made Thai meatballs with ground turkey to include - they were really a great addition and can use when there is not enough turkey to add (my dilemma because a lot of extra turkey goes with the family after!) or if it's not around Thanksgiving. I used turkey carcass stock and made a big batch. Included water chestnuts, too and diced yellow potatoes and sliced baby carrots to bulk it up. Thanks for the great idea for a different kind of turkey soup than the standard versions......

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 28, 2019 at 11:41 AM

        I am so happy you like it so much, Linda! I think that's a great idea making turkey meatballs... mmm!

        Reply
    37. Maria Ricossa says

      December 22, 2019 at 4:39 AM

      This is a Brilliant recipe and very forgiving. I followed the recipe pretty accurately but played around with the amount of red curry paste, used all homemade stock and no water, added a bit of soy sauce and hot sauce as per your suggestion, used chicken and threw in a big bag of greens near the end.
      The daughter and husband proclaimed it was the best soup they’ve ever had.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 22, 2019 at 1:53 PM

        That's great!! I am so happy it was a hit!

        Reply
    38. Pawel in Seattle says

      December 18, 2019 at 5:23 AM

      I followed your recipe but increased everything proportionally for a huge pot of soup. Tastes great over rice too.

      My dilemma? My son and his wife are vegetarians (but they do eat fish and shrimp). How to prepare your recipe so it is just as tasty without chicken or turkey stock?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 18, 2019 at 10:49 AM

        So glad you liked it! Hmm... how about a combo of vegetable stock and fish sauce?

        Reply
    39. Bridget says

      December 17, 2019 at 11:04 PM

      This looks and sounds delicious I think I will make it today. Thanks

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 18, 2019 at 10:47 AM

        Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    40. Leah Henry says

      December 6, 2019 at 10:02 AM

      5 stars
      I was looking for a recipe to use my leftover turkey that was not the same old turkey soup. I tried this one and was very pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I will make it again but with just a few small adjustments. Instead of adding two cups of water, I plan to increase the chicken broth to six cups for a more robust flavor. Also, since I love spicy foods, I will add a chopped hot pepper as well.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 6, 2019 at 10:28 AM

        I am so happy that you enjoyed it, Leah!!

        Reply
    41. Abbey says

      December 2, 2019 at 1:46 PM

      This looks amazing! Does it have a strong coconut flavor? I love coconut curry but my boyfriend does not like anything coconut so I'm hoping this could still work for us. Otherwise, I'll just have to make it for myself =)

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 2, 2019 at 2:26 PM

        Hi Abbey! I haven't made this since I posted the recipe, but I do recall tasting coconut in the broth. More for you 🙂

        Reply
    42. Tina Phillips says

      January 13, 2019 at 5:05 PM

      I am Keto so noodles are out. Do you think cauliflower rice would work??

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 13, 2019 at 6:04 PM

        You could definitely try that, Tina!

        Reply
        • Vivian Bellini says

          July 3, 2019 at 3:12 PM

          This had to be the best, best soup I have ever made! I love Asian style anything! I used a left over store bought chicken with some meat left on it, I boiled and used the broth, and the meat (if I kept it much longer I would have to waste it)! I did have to add some condensed broth, I was out of red bell pepper, but used carrots instead! I did not have Curry Thai paste, so I used some curry powder and mixed it with a kind of Siracha sauce! I was also out of limes but I had lime concentrate! Now I think of it, I can't wait to make it as it was originally supposed to be!
          I like it hot and spicy and even added more hot sauce!
          What a great way to use left over turkey or chicken! I also like the idea of putting in a little peanut butter, as someone had suggested! Great flavor!

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            July 4, 2019 at 9:20 AM

            I am so happy it all worked out, Vivian!! 🙂

            Reply
        • Adrienne Ziemer says

          October 13, 2020 at 9:31 PM

          I added 12 oz of frozen cauliflower rice and it was a great addition!

          Reply
    43. Connie says

      January 13, 2019 at 1:33 PM

      5 stars
      Made as is. DELICIOUS!! What a nice change from traditional Turkey Soup. Thank you for this awesome recipe.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 13, 2019 at 1:49 PM

        Wonderful! So happy it worked out, Connie!

        Reply
    44. Rosemary says

      December 7, 2018 at 5:54 AM

      5 stars
      Amazing soup! I doubled the recipe and since I only had 1 red bell pepper the other one was orange; it worked perfect. I added 1.5 tsp kosher salt to a double batch. At the end, before serving I stirred in a 13.5 oz bottle of Thai sweet chili sauce and 1/4 c lime juice to the Double batch of soup to give it the spice we like without making it too much. I have made it twice and the family and neighbors love me! Thank you Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 7, 2018 at 7:08 PM

        That’s awesome to hear, Rosemary! So happy it worked well. ❤️

        Reply
    45. Lizzie says

      November 27, 2018 at 12:32 PM

      5 stars
      Oops, didn't buy full-fat coconut milk, and the soup needed some texture, so I added a couple of teaspoons of peanut butter. Did the job perfectly! I'm going to make this again but probably not with the turkey which got out-classed with all the yummy spices and herbs. Very warming and pleasant.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 27, 2018 at 2:30 PM

        Ooh peanut butter is a good idea!! I'm so glad you liked the soup, Lizzie!

        Reply
    46. Karly says

      November 25, 2018 at 11:23 AM

      Great use of leftover turkey! Love soup when its cold outside!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 25, 2018 at 8:10 PM

        Definitely! Thanks so much, Karly!

        Reply
    47. Kelsey says

      November 25, 2018 at 10:35 AM

      Did you precook the noodles?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 25, 2018 at 10:39 AM

        Nope. They only take a few min to cook. Hope you like the recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    48. Natasha's Sister says

      November 23, 2018 at 10:00 PM

      5 stars
      Can you make this for me except without the turkey?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 24, 2018 at 1:07 PM

        No. You're hilarious btw.

        Reply

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